Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
macrodisca
ID:
526470

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Triana & Planch.) W.R.Anderson

Source:
cmp

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Novon 16: 176 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000525802

Common Names

  • Alicia macrodisca
  • Macrodisca Alicia
  • Macrodisca

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Synonyms

  • Mascagnia macrodisca (Triana & Planch.) Nied. [unknown]
  • Hiraea macrodisca Triana & Planch. [unknown]
  • Mascagnia anisopetala macrodisca (Triana & Planch.) Kosterm. [unknown]

Description

Alicia macrodisca (also called Large-disk Alicia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is native to the Caribbean, where it grows in dry forests and scrubland. It is a small, herbaceous perennial with oval-shaped leaves and small yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Alicia macrodisca is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has also been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomach aches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Alicia macrodisca is yellow, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and round, with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and delicate, with thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alicia macrodisca is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. It prefers a well-draining, humus-rich soil and partial shade. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized monthly with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Alicia macrodisca

Alicia macrodisca is native to South Africa.

Alicia macrodisca FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alicia macrodisca?

Alicia macrodisca

What are the common names of Alicia macrodisca?

Large-disked Alicia

What is the natural habitat of Alicia macrodisca?

Tropical rainforests of Central America

Species in the Alicia genus

Species in the Malpighiaceae family

Acmanthera cowanii, Acmanthera duckei, Acmanthera fernandesii, Acmanthera latifolia, Acmanthera longifolia, Acmanthera minima, Acmanthera parviflora, Acridocarpus adenophorus, Acridocarpus alopecurus, Acridocarpus alternifolius, Acridocarpus austrocaledonicus, Acridocarpus ballyi, Acridocarpus camerunensis, Acridocarpus chevalieri, Acridocarpus chloropterus, Acridocarpus congestus, Acridocarpus congolensis, Acridocarpus excelsus, Acridocarpus glaucescens, Acridocarpus hirundo, Acridocarpus humbertii, Acridocarpus humblotii, Acridocarpus katangensis, Acridocarpus ledermannii, Acridocarpus longifolius, Acridocarpus macrocalyx, Acridocarpus mayumbensis, Acridocarpus monodii, Acridocarpus natalitius, Acridocarpus oppositifolius, Acridocarpus orientalis, Acridocarpus pauciglandulosus, Acridocarpus perrieri, Acridocarpus plagiopterus, Acridocarpus prasinus, Acridocarpus scheffleri, Acridocarpus smeathmannii, Acridocarpus socotranus, Acridocarpus spectabilis, Acridocarpus staudtii, Acridocarpus ugandensis, Acridocarpus vanderystii, Acridocarpus vivy, Acridocarpus zanzibaricus, Adelphia hiraea, Adelphia macrophylla, Adelphia mirabilis, Adelphia platyrachis, Aenigmatanthera doniana, Aenigmatanthera lasiandra,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2628387: Based on the initial data import
José Jerónimo Triana (1828-1890): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Triana' in the authors string.
William Russell Anderson (1942-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.R.Anderson' in the authors string.
Jules Émile Planchon (1823-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Planch.' in the authors string.